The Premier League says it will not pursue the idea of a play-off for fourth place and the final Champions League spot.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says both he and Ryan Shawcross have been in contact with Aaron Ramsey after the tackle which broke the player’s leg.

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden is ruled out for six weeks after suffering a fracture to his right leg.

John Terry feels he got a good reception from England’s fans during Wednesday’s 3-1 win against Egypt at Wembley.

Nigeria’s new coach Lars Lagerback believes the Super Eagles have the talent to reach the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa this summer.

Neil Warnock aims to galvanise relegation-threatened Queens Park Rangers as he is unveiled as the club’s 12th manager in four years.

Craig Levein is pleased to begin his career as Scotland manager with a 1-0 win in the friendly over Czech Republic.

Portsmouth’s administrator estimates potential owners interested in buying the club need to find £30m.

Defender Paul Dixon commits his future to Dundee United after signing a new deal to keep him at Tannadice until 2012.

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Lee Strafford rules out the possibility of the Owls going into administration.